The first round of head-to-head match-ups in our "In the 239 Sweet 16" candy showdown is underway. More than 1,000 Daily News reader votes were cast to determine the 16 contestants. Now it's up to you to make sure your favorite Halloween sweet advances in the only Southwest Florida-based candy competition.

This poll will be open from 5 p.m. on Oct. 9, to 4:59 p.m. on Oct. 10.

Match-up 1

1.Reese's Peanut Butter Cups: Creamy peanut butter covered in milk chocolate. It's a match made in heaven. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups easily cruised to the No. 1 seed in the tournament. Will anyone be able to take out this Halloween classic?

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16. Candy Corn: Yellow, orange, white stripes in a sugary corn kernel shape. This little treat has been a Halloween favorite for more than a century. One of two non-chocolate contenders in the tournament. Can you taste an upset?